Do you have to have a Pioneer mic to calibrate the radio? I tired using a Sony mic that came with my surround sound but it takes away my bass and amps up the high and mid levels. Has anyone tried it was success?

I am attempting to use the Auto EQ with my newly installed 150BH and the pioneer microphone. I am able to select it and it starts, but after a few seconds into the process I get an error message on the screen to check the front speakers. I am not sure what that means since the speakers are fine and working. Any ideas as to what this error means?